A mattress pad should be washed roughly every 1 to 3 months, and monthly for hot sleepers, allergy sufferers, or anyone sharing a bed with pets or children.
Mattress care
How often should you wash your mattress pad?
A mattress pad sits between your body and the mattress, so it absorbs sweat, skin oils, and dust mites before they reach the foam or coils. Washing the mattress pad on a regular schedule protects the mattress underneath, keeps odors down, and stops buildup that can make a bed sleep warmer and feel less fresh.
- Mattress pad washing interval for most sleepers: every 1 to 3 months.
- Mattress pad washing interval for hot sleepers, allergy sufferers, and pet owners: about once a month.
- A mattress pad is a removable layer; a mattress protector is a separate waterproof barrier with its own care needs.
- A mattress pad that traps heat or holds odors after washing is a sign it needs replacing.